Chapter 12 -> Higher

I will get you higher
My love will get you high

Break me down
Roll me up, girl
I can be your pipe dream
make you feel alright
Do the right thing

Set my soul on fire
Let me in and I will
Take you way up there, yeah
put it in the air blow me in the air


I will get you higher
My love will get you high


Take a hit of this and then
Tell me how you feel
(Tell me how good it feels)

When you cant get rid of it then
That's how you know its real
Im for-real oh I will

Roll it up r-r-roll it up
roll it up, light it up, light it up
Ooooh whoooooa

Roll it up r-r-roll it up
Smoke it up till you're high


I will get you higher
My love will get you high


No stems
No sticks
No seeds
Its just you and me on this cloud
And we don't ever have to come down now

We are so faded
going to places
beyond the sun
love is a drug that gets me high


Roll it up r-r-roll it up
roll it up, light it up, light it up
Ooooh whoooooa

Roll it up r-r-roll it up
Smoke it up till you're high

I will get you higher
My love will get you high


She stopped singing as the beat continued to play until it faded. She walked out the booth

Sean: whoa!! Who was that about

Jhené: No one

She responded without looking at him.

Sean: right...

She eyed him

Sean: you done for the day?

Jhené: yeah.. I have a job that I'm already late for.

Sean: Ima find out who it is you know that right?

She didnt respond

Sean: no notebook which you usually carry you just went in and sang right to the end of that song and you tryna tell me it was noone.. yeah right

she still didnt respond just took her bag up and head to the door

Jhené: goodbye Sean!

She said said as she opened the door, without looking back.

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Nicki: Fareeeee

when he didnt get a response she pouted and grabbed her phone to text him. Too lazy to get up and go find him.

babe where are you? -N

In the kitchen what's wrong?-S

Oh.. nothing. what r u doing? -N

making breakfast.. I knew you'd be up soon. Do you want tea or OJ? -S

mmm OJ.. Hurry up I miss you :) -N

Lol awe I miss you too baby. be up in a few -S

Just as Safaree was setting the tray down on the bed Nicki walked out of the bathroom in her towel, with water droplets on her shoulder and arms and hair wet.

SB: hey beautiful

Nicki: hey

She went on her tip toes and pecked his lips. He reached around squeezing her butt causing her to moan slightly into his mouth. He pulled away

SB: you hungry?

Nicki: very..

She sat on the bed and he sat putting the tray in front of her.

Nicki: feed me *Closes eyes tighly with mouth open*

He chuckled and began feeding her. When he was done she got dressed and he went to clean up the kitchen. They were free for the day.

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Safaree was in the gym getting an evening workout while Nicki lay out on the couch in the living room watching Judge Judy and writing another text to Jhené. "I'm starting to think you're avoiding me" it read. She sent it off and turned her attention back to the TV screen.

Jhené read the text from Nicki and let out a deep sigh. She was just about getting ready to leave work. Her computer at her desk was shutting down and she had all her stuff packed up to go. She replied to Nicki's text

I'm not avoiding you. I've just been busy at work. - J

Ok.. Are you doing anything later? Can you come by? - N

Yeah actually I have a few friends coming over. Sorry. - J

Ok. Well can I see you tomorrow? - N

Umm.. I'll let you know. G2g, later. - J

Later - N

Jhené grabbed her bag and the folders on her desk and headed out of her office. She was pissed with herself for just lying to Nicki. She really didnt have anyone coming over, she was going home to lay in bed alone. Maybe write and new song or read a book.

After talking to Jhené Nicki went to shower with Safaree. They were going out. Neither wanted to cook so they were gonna go buy food and Safaree had somethings he wanted to pick up from his apartment. Nicki also thought she'd get the chance to at least say hi to Jhené. When they got to the apartment Safaree unlocked the door and went in Nicki looked around for a bit then sat on the bed as Safaree packed up what he needed in a duffle.

Nicki: Faree is it the apartment directly across from yours that's Jhené's?

SB: *looks at her* yeah.. why?

Nicki: Oh.. Ima go say hi. That ok with you?

SB: Yeah sure

He said with a hint of annoyance in his voice but she brushed it off.

Nicki knocked on Jhené's door and didnt get an answer. She knocked again.

(On the inside) Jhené heard the knock on her door and paused wondering who it could be. She wasnt expecting anyone over. She looked through the peep hole and didnt see anyone. Nicki wasnt standing directly in front of the door.

Jhené: who is it?

Nicki: It's me.

Jhené froze. She knew Nicki's voice all too well.

Jhené: umm... coming

She took a breather and then slowly opened the door

Nicki: hey

Jhené: hey

she replied barely above a whisper and not looking at Nicki

Nicki: Am I interupting you?

Jhené: No I'm alone ummm... come in

Nicki stepped into the apartment and turned looking at Jhené who was slowly shutting the door.

Nicki: Thought you were having friends over?

Nicki asked with her eyebrow raised and her head tilted slightly to the side

Jhené: yeah, about that... I-

Nicki: It's ok. I get it. But I would have really appreciated it if you had just told me you didnt want to see me.

Jhené: Nic that's not it

Nicki: Then what is it?

Jhené ran her hands through her hair and looked off to the side. She didnt answer Nicki's question

Nicki: Ok fine I'll just leave

She said and walked towards the door which Jhené had been leaning against. She reached for the door knob  . And Jhené place her hand on hers stepping a bit closer

Jhené: Don't go... Please

Nicki felt a shiver run through her body when Jhené put her hand over hers. She turned to her and Jhené slowly leaned in to kiss her. Nicki closed her eyes and kissed her back. They ended up with Nicki against the door, her hands around Né's neck, he fingers tangled in her hair and Né's hands on her waist they were both stratled by a knock on the door.

SB: Nic..

They pulled apart quickly and Nicki fixed her lipstick. Safaree knocked again.

Jhené: Just a minute.

After getting themselves together Jhené opened the door.

SB: hey, what's up?

Jhené: nothing much

She looked at Nicki and so did SB.

SB: you ready babe?

Nicki: umm.. yeah

She stepped out and walked past Jhené and down the hallway. Safaree looked bacj at Jhené suspiciously

SB: Everything good with you two?

Jhené: Yeah. We good. You?

SB: Im ok.

There was an awkward silence between them.

SB: Soo I guess Ima go before she starts yelling my name from the car.

Jhené: ok.. later

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It was 10:09 and Nicki had just arrived for her studio session. There were a few people in and they were all sitting listening to a track with some girl was singing on. Nicki thought the voice sounded pretty familiar.

Nicki: hey guys, who are you listening to

DJ: hey Nic, its some girl named Jhené a friend of my sent it to me

Nicki: Jhené?? Could you start it from the top.. please

She looked at Safaree who seemed just as surprised as her. They listened to the track from beginning to end and Safaree shook his head with a chuckle and went to sit in the couch.

DJ: so Nic do you know her?

Nicki: Appararntly not as well as I thought since I didnt know she could sing like that.

After Nicki finished in the studio Nicki and Safaree went for lunch and then back home. They were sitting in the living room, Safaree on the couch with Nicki straddling his lap

Nicki: Are you gonna stop giving me all this attitude?

SB: what attitude?

Nicki: Safaree dont play dumb with me

SB: ok fine you wanna talk Nicki.. What was that the other day when you left Jhené's?

Nicki: what do you mean?

She replied without looking at his face

SB: *shakes head* you know damn well what I mean Nicki! The way you left, the fact that you were silent the whole drive home.. Did something happen between you two?

Nicki: I was upset because she lied to me, She told she was having friends over but she wasnt she was really just avoiding me and...

SB: and??

Fuuucckkk!!! How do i tell him we kissed? She thought

Nicki: and when you came to knock I was just waiting for her to answer me as to why she was avoiding me

SB: and what did she say?

Nicki: nothing, she didnt say anything

He just looked at her. He knew she was leaving out something

Nicki: *rolls eyes* she really didnt say anything now can we stop talking about her please *pecks his lips* and can I get some *kisses him*

SB: Im good with that *kisses her back*

Nicki's phone began ringing while she was sucking on Safaree's neck. He picked it up and looked at the caller ID it was Jhené he just put it back down and let out a sigh. She stopped what she was doing and looked at him.

Nicki: who was it?

SB: your girlfriend.

He  said and lifted her off him then got up and walked to the kitchen. She watched him walk away, grabbed her phone and went upstairs to shower nd get dressed. She wanted to get out the house since he wasnt gonna give her what she wanted. She wasnt sure where she was gonna go yet, probably to see Candi and Lauren but she had to get out.

When she was dressed she went to go find SB, he was in the backyard by the pool sitting talking on his phone. She walked over and sat in his lap

SB: lemme call you right back

He said to the person on  the other line

Nicki: Im heading out for a few

SB: ok

Nicki: OMG! Safaree will you stop!

SB: Stop what I said ok.

Nicki: yeah but usually you'd say more.. ask me where Im going how long i'll be out

He ran his hand over his face and she got up from his lap

Nicki: whatever.. since you dont care. bye!

She stormed out.

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Candi: Nic.... NIc... Nicki!!

Nicki: what?!

Candi: where the hell were you just now?

Lauren: probably going over all the shit Safaree did to her in bed last night

Nicki glared at Lauren.

Lauren: oh.. so where was yo lil head then?

Nicki: nowhere

she looked down at her plate and forked her last piece of strawberry

Candi: who you tryna tell that?

Nicki: Can we just not right now please. Im not in the mood.

Candi and Lauren looked at each other then back at her.

Lauren: ok.. then... Soooo-

Candi: ooh isnt that Safaree's friend Jhené?

Nicki's head shot around to where Candi was looking

Lauren: Damn I didnt know she was that sexy. I'd so go gay for her.

Candi: Lauren!!

All this Time Nicki was silent her head still turnt looking at Jhené and as if she felt the eyes on her she turned around and her eyes met Nicki's. Lauren and Candi looked between the two of them then back at each other and both gave a questioning raise of the brow to each other. Nicki was the one to break the stare down when she turned back to her friends but she didnt look to their faces. She reached for her glass of water and took a sip.

Lauren: so what was that about?

Nicki; what was what about?

She responded replacing her glass on the table and without looking to Lauren.

Candi: you know exactly what she's talking about.

Nicki: no I dont

She said annoyance on her voice and finally looking up at them. Just then her phone vibrated. She picked it up and noticed a text from Jhené. We need to talk. It read.

Lauren:  so??

Nicki: so what?

Candi: Thats the way it is now? you dont talk to us anymore? Nicki we know there's something going on between you two and obviously its not all good because you wouldnt be behaving like this.

Lauren: and you know we are going to find out one way or the other so either you tell us or we ask her.

Nicki: there's nothing to find out.. so im in a bad mood yes cause a nigga decided to let me get all worked up and then not give me what i need.. are you happy now?

She got up and stormed to the restroom. She took the time in their to clear her mind a bit and try to get her mood together. when she finally did she walked back out thinking she'd finally get her friends off her back at least for the evening only to find that Jhené was now sitting at the table with them. She had stopped in her tracks but then took a deep breath and walked over to the table.

Lauren: so we invited Né to sit with us. That's cool right?

Nicki: umm yeah sure

Candi: so what you been up today?

Jhené: Nothing much. Had a breakfast date, then I went to the studio and I just came to ge something to eat before i go home

Lauren: studio?? You sing?

She gave a shy smile

Jhené: yes I do

She looked at Nicki who had been looking at her the whole time

Nicki: who is that song about?

Everybody looked at Nicki

Jhené: umm.. which song?

Nicki: higher if thats what its called?

Jhené: oh its... about... you

Lauren and Candi's eyes went big with shock as Nicki and Jhené sat looking at each other..


Soooooo here's the rest!! Enjoy.. Nd dont cirse me out. I know its short but i'll make sure the next one is long